Rewards Research & Human Capital Insights
Do you have the insights to attract and retain your best talent?
The HICS CALA Survey delivers the most comprehensive, high quality, trusted salary and benefits data across the region. Equip your HR and business leaders with the intelligence to make confident, evidence-based decisions.
It’s more than base salary – see the full picture. Our survey benchmarks total compensation to help you:
- Support competitive pay and benefits strategies
- Inform market entry, development, and expansion decisions
- Strengthen recruitment, retention, and budgeting processes
Reports cover:
- Hourly and annual pay
- Allowances and benefits (healthcare, pension, perks)
- Incentives and performance bonuses
- International pay considerations
- Working hours and vacation days
Reliable data. Strategic advantage.
Join a trusted, third-party survey that’s fully compliant with anti-trust and fair competition regulations. Access insights you can rely on, from entry-level roles to executive committee, across every hotel function and department.
About the Survey
The HICS CALA Hospitality Rewards Survey is managed by a Steering Committee of your peers in partnership with a dedicated survey manager. Data collection and reporting are handled through an intuitive analytics platform, delivering actionable insights and trends.
Who Participates?
Leading hotel groups across all STR service tiers, from economy to luxury, take part each year. The survey represents a wide range of property types, including city-centre, resort, lifestyle, residential, and all-inclusive hotels. Current membership includes multi-national, regional, and local hotel companies, collectively covering hundreds of properties and thousands of employees across multiple CALA countries.
2025 Members
- Accor
- Aman Group
- Ashford, Inc.
- Auberge Resorts Collection
- Belmond Hotels
- Blue Diamond Hotel & Resorts
- CRG Holdings
- Davidson USVI
- Divi Resorts
- Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
- Grupo Pinero
- Highgate Hotels
- Hilton Worldwide
- Hotel Equities
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Iberostar Group
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Kerzner International
- Malliouhana Resort
- Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
- Marriott International
- Marriott Vacations Worldwide
- Montage International
- Ora Hospitality – Silversands
- Playa Resorts
- Pyramid Global Hospitality
- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
- Sandcastle on the Beach
- Secret Harbour Beach Resort
- SH Hotels & Resorts
- The Buccaneer
- Viceroy Hotel Group
- Zemi Beach House
2025 Reporting Countries
- Anguilla
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Brazil
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Panama
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Uruguay
- U.S. Virgin Islands
2026 Participation & Key Dates
- Data collection: Q2
- Final reports: Early Q3
- Flexible membership options: Fees vary by company scope and country, from single property to multi-national access
- Confidential and secure: All data is anonymised and managed under strict confidentiality protocols
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